Despite efforts to reduce or eliminate the number of potentially harmful chemicals in consumer products, the agriculture sector, and our waterways, people and companies still improperly use and dispose of these chemicals. Worse still is that many of these chemicals are resistant to biodegradation and will be with us for centuries. So despite your efforts […]
The organic section at your local grocery store might be getting a little bigger these days. You may even notice recognizable brands proudly proclaiming their products are “non-GMO,” “gluten free” or “USDA organic.” So is the tide turning in the food industry? Or is this just another marketing ploy? Could it simply be a way […]
What’s the deal with GMOs? The Refusers say we have a right to know. Focused on music, education and activism, members of the rock group The Refusers, under the leadership of guitarist and lead singer Michael Belkin, have cemented themselves as advocates for vaccine choice. Now they’re stepping up to GMOs. On Thursday, January 29 […]
You may have heard on the news recently that there are changes coming to nutritional labels. The changes are still pending but this article from CNNÂ says: If approved, the new labels would place a bigger emphasis on total calories, added sugars and certain nutrients such as Vitamin D and potassium. The article also states: The […]
Halloween can sometimes be one of those times when health conscious moms struggle. On one hand, you don’t want to be a bummer of a mom, and on the other hand you just want to protect the health of your children. There are a few things that you can do in order to have the […]
You’ve probably been there…it’s about 10:00 am and you’re hungry. You want a healthy snack so you reach for a protein bar or a granola bar thinking it is a nutritious choice. But do you really know what’s in your protein bar? Excellent Marketing Protein bars are healthy, right? They’ll help you lose weight, feel […]
You’ve probably heard of the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Dirty Dozenâ„¢ and Clean 15â„¢ guide for buying produce. The Dirty Dozen are fruits and vegetables that have the highest amount of pesticide residues. The clean 15 are those fruits and veggies that have the lowest amount of pesticides. (In case you are unsure, farmers use chemical pesticides […]
Did you catch the Dr. Oz  program on GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?  Have you formed an opinion on all this biotechnology, especially where your food is concerned? If splicing the DNA of one species (like tomatoes) and mixing it with the DNA of another (a deep cold water fish) to make a “better” tomato makes you a […]
